New
YA-Only Imprints Seek to Make Their Mark In recent years, more than a dozen imprints dedicated to publishing specifically for teen readers have emerged. PW spoke with a number of their editors, and most would second this statement from Georgia McBride of Month9Books: "I would say if you’re expecting to get rich, it’s probably not for you. There’s a big learning curve and the business is changing so much right now that, to do this, you have to have a passion for it." more
Smells
Like Teen Imprint In the past five years, more than a dozen new imprints devoted to publishing novels for young adults have opened shop. Some are casting a wide net, with books that span a variety of genres; others are trying to carve a space for themselves in a very specific niche. more
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View from Mt. Olympus:Rick Riordan on His Series Finale
It's a week before the release of Blood of Olympus, and the excitement is building: readers everywhere are eager to get their hands on the last installment in Rick Riordan's Heroes of Olympus series. The fifth and final novel in the series is scheduled for release on October 7; Riordan has gone off all social media to avoid spoilers, and has encouraged fans to do the same. more
IN THE MEDIA
From John Green’s Tumblr:
The author's response to The Fault in Our Stars being banned from a school in Riverside, Calif. Click here 
From Kirkus Reviews:
The six children's and YA finalists for the new Kirkus Prize. Click here
From the Guardian:
The future is bright for children's books as industry names plot the next chapter at a children’s conference. Click here
From the New York Times:
The Giving Tree: A tender story of unconditional love or a disturbing tale of selfishness? Click here
From Deadline:
Holly Goldberg Sloan's novel Counting by 7s has been optioned for film, with Quvenzhané Wallis attached to star. Click here
From the Guardian:
A Mexico City man is in Hogwarts heaven after his Harry Potter collection was named the world's largest. Click here
From CBS:
A controversial book ban has been reversed by a Texas school superintendent. Click here
From Publishing Perspectives:
Entering a Children's Picture Book, Literally and Digitally. Click here
From Brain Pickings:
A collection of real recipes from Roald Dahl's children's books. Click here |
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From Anne Ursu's Tumblr:
On Poisoned Apples, the "Great YA Debate," and the death of the patriarchy. Click here
From the Guardian:
Astérix illustrator ends seven-year legal battle with his daughter. Click here
From USA Today:
The Today Show's book club has chosen its first nonfiction title: Positive: A Memoir by Paige Rawl. Click here
From the Guardian:
Knickers? Snogging? Can humor really translate across the pond? asks author Louise Rennison. Click here
Also from Deadline:
Debut author Catherine Linka's A Girl Called Fearless and its sequel have been optioned for TV. Click here
From the Pioneer Press:
For Twin Cities teens, reading is a social experience, from book clubs to social media and book signings. Click here
From Bookweb:
Author A.S. King spoke at NAIBA, about community and passing on the gift of hope. Click here
From the Guardian:
"Technology interferes with the story in most apps." Click here
From BuzzFeed:
Who Said It: Hermione Granger or Katniss Everdeen? Take the quiz. Click here |
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